Save Water: Water Conservation Artwork Contest Winners 2018

Christy Hernandez Zamarrippa from Mr. Smyth’s class in Hartley, Texas is the grand prize winner in the 2018 Water Conservation Artwork Contest sponsored by the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District (NPGCD). The annual contest is open to all fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students who reside within the district.

Christy’s artwork titled “Save Water” shows two hands in the shape of a heart a rainbow background with water dripping onto the earth below. Christy received her original artwork in a frame, a $50 cash prize, and her artwork is featured on the cover of the 2018 NPGCD Water Conservation Calendar. Christy was in Mr. Smyth’s class from Hartley School in 2017 when the entries were submitted. The calendars are free to the public.

Elli Bezner – artwork titled “Donut Let Any Water Go to Waste”. Elli was in Mrs. Kaul’s class at St. Anthony’s School in Dalhart.

Diego Padilla – artwork titled “Let’s Take Care of Water!”. Diego was in Mrs. Kaul’s class at St. Anthony’s School in Dalhart.

Judd Daniels – artwork titled “Slow the Flow, Save H2O”. Judd was in Mrs. Kaul’s class at St. Anthony’s School in Dalhart.

Lauren Welch – artwork titled “Stop that Drippin’”. Lauren was in Mrs. Kaul’s class at St. Anthony’s School in Dalhart.

Karol Garcia – artwork titled “Save H2O”. Karol was in Mrs. Kaul’s class at St. Anthony’s School in Dalhart.

These students received their artwork framed, a $25 cash award, and their artwork is featured inside the 2018 Water Conservation Calendar. Additionally, each student received copies of the calendars to share with friends and family.

The water conservation calendars serve as colorful reminders of how we can be better stewards of our water throughout the year. The calendars are available to the public at no cost at the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District office at 603 East 1st Street in Dumas, and at water utility offices in each town within the district. You can also request copies of the calendar by calling the district office at 806-935-6401.

The district would like to thank all the students who participated in this year’s contest. We also appreciate the parents and teachers who encourage their students to enter this contest each year. It is an excellent way to challenge students to think about ways they can conserve water, while allowing them to communicate a water conservation message to others through their art.

Principal Kurt Koepke presents Christy Hernandez Zamarrippa with the 2018 NPGCD Water Conservation Calendar with her artwork showcased on the cover.